A recent study commissioned by the American Hospital Association (AHA) found that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) significantly underestimated the cost of establishing an accountable care organization (ACO). The findings were shared in a letter sent to
When a patient misses their scheduled medical appointment, it affects more than just their health – it affects a physician’s bottom line. The risk of medical complications from patient no-shows is very real, but it can be expected; what may
As the healthcare industry gets increasingly more complicated, it seems the people suffering the most are the patients. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. In fact, there are a few simple ways to not only improve the patient
Technology has changed at warp speed in the last decade, and we all feel ripple effects in several aspects of our daily lives, from how we manage our finances to how we shop for shoes. But in healthcare, most hospitals
